I love going to toy stores! :) I also really enjoy getting books for kiddos in our lives. Particularly the ones that haven't ever wanted for anything. I feel like getting them a book is always ok! :) I love the lego xmas train, it caught my eye in the lego store the other day. As well as those chip shoes! Adorable!! :) Xo - Alexandra

I feel like once you get a handle on what is age appropriate for the child you are shopping for, it is so much fun to chose items!!!! I always go with jammies, a book and a fun toy for each of the kiddos on my list! I am even having more fun now that we have Zoe :) I love those Beauty and the Beast shoes!!! And when kids get older, they so aren't afraid to show their displeasure. lol. My sister had to have a talk about being grateful one year with two of her kiddos.

I feel like I've purchased that activity rug for my godson when he was younger. I wish I had a little girl to shop for- those Beauty and the Beast shoes are too cute! I used to love those Smithsonian kits as a kid too haha. Great list!

Oh, my niece has declared her displeasure over a gift before but I just let it go - that's kids for you! I do try and find out what they want/are interested in for the most part though. I've given a Night Before Christmas box before that included jammies, a book, a movie, and some other fun items.